How Phishing Emails Trick You (and How to Spot Them!)
šØ Phishing Emails: The Internetās Oldest Trick That Still Works Imagine this: You wake up, grab your phone, and see an email from your bank. "URGENT: Your account has been compromised. Click here to reset your password immediately!" You panic, click the link, and enter your credentials⦠but something feels off. Boom. Youāve just been phished. Phishing scams trick you into giving away sensitive information by pretending to be trustworthy sources. These scams are getting more advanced with AI-generated emails that look shockingly real. š 3 Ways to Spot a Phishing Email ā 1. Check the Senderās Email A real email from PayPal wonāt come from paypaI-security@customersupport.ru. Always verify the domain! ā 2. Hover Over Links (Before Clicking!) If the email says "Reset Your Password" but the link leads to hacker-website.com, you know itās a trap. ā 3. Urgent Language = Red Flag š© Scammers use fear to rush you into clicking. Legitimate companies donāt send panic emails demanding immediate action. š” How to Protect Yourself 1ļøā£ Use a password manager (it wonāt autofill credentials on fake sites). 2ļøā£ Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible. 3ļøā£ Report phishing emails to your email provider and delete them.
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